Uchida Yoko Welcomes New Employees in 2026 Ceremony Address

Uchida Yoko's 2026 New Employee Ceremony

Today, at Uchida Yoko's headquarters in Shinagawa, the company celebrated the new employee orientation for 79 fresh graduates. The keynote address delivered by President Noboru Okubo emphasized the importance of adapting to rapid changes in society, particularly the significant geopolitical tensions and the global challenges surrounding oil resources and digital technology.

In his speech, Okubo warmly welcomed the new employees, acknowledging their entry into the Uchida Yoko workforce and the broader Uchida Yoko Group. He remarked on how today's world is experiencing considerable turmoil, particularly in the Middle East, where conflicts are affecting social and political stability.

The challenges related to acquiring oil resources and soaring prices are becoming increasingly urgent, underscoring the essential role of semiconductor production and energy supply amidst rapid technological advancements, especially in artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers. These shifts are reshaping the landscape of business and society, making predictions even harder than before.

Okubo stated, “Our role at Uchida Yoko is to understand these broad currents and adapt to long-range changes. We must learn from history, both in Japan and around the globe, to navigate this tumultuous environment.”

According to Okubo, the primary transformation underway is a reconstruction of societal frameworks centered on 'data'. Uchida Yoko aims to take an active role at the forefront of utilizing this data to support educational and professional environments and to generate new value for society.

Founded in 1910 by Kotaro Uchida, a former employee of the South Manchuria Railway, Uchida Yoko began in Dalian, China, providing surveying and drafting tools necessary for railway and urban development. These early tools collected and organized crucial data for urban planning and railway construction. From the very beginning, Uchida Yoko has been committed to merging 'data' with human insights, contributing to society for over 115 years by transforming information into valuable outputs.

Despite the dramatic transformations throughout this history, the essence of what Uchida Yoko stands for remains unchanged. In this era of unpredictability, it is imperative for Uchida Yoko to uphold societal trust—an essential tenet of the company's mission. Okubo reiterated the need for individuals to harness change, continuously converting it into value. The pursuit of lifelong learning and adaptation in both educational and workplace settings will be crucial moving forward.

Envisioning a future characterized as the 'Era of People and Data', Uchida Yoko's corporate vision involves designing the collaboration between knowledge and data to create new value. Okubo placed this responsibility on each new employee, stating, “Each of you plays a vital role in this mission. Together, as part of the Uchida Yoko Group, let’s embark on this journey to create the foundation for a new society.”

With this inspiring message, the ceremony concluded, marking the beginning of an exciting chapter for the new employees of Uchida Yoko. The company looks forward to leveraging their skills to navigate the challenges of the modern world while continuing its legacy that combines human insight with data enhancement.

Takeaway: Uchida Yoko is poised to lead through complexity by embracing the power of data and the talents of its employees, aiming for innovation at every turn.